Functional and Clinical Neuroanatomy: A Guide for Health Care Professionals is a comprehensive, yet easy-to read, introduction to neuroanatomy that covers the structures and functions of the central, peripheral and autonomic nervous systems. The book also focuses on the clinical presentation of disease processes involving specific structures. It is the first review of clinical neuroanatomy that is written specifically for nurses, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, medical students and medical assistants who work in the field of neurology. It will also be an invaluable resource for graduate and postgraduate students in neuroscience.
With 22 chapters, including two that provide complete neurological examinations and diagnostic evaluations, this book is an ideal resource for health care professionals across a wide variety of disciplines.
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1. Histophysiology
2. Embryology
3. Gross Anatomy of the Brain
4. Meninges and Ventricles
5. Blood Supply of the CNS
6. Cerebral Cortex
7. Basal Nuclei
8. Diencephalon: Thalamus and Hypothalamus
9. Brainstem
10. Cranial Nerves
11. Trigeminal and Facial Nerves
12. Auditory System
13. Auditory System Lesions and Disorders
14. Visual System
15. Limbic, Olfactory, and Gustatory Systems
16. Cerebellum
17. Autonomic Nervous System
18. Neurotransmitters
19. Spinal Cord
20. Spinal Cord Lesions and Disorders
21. Complete Neurological Exam
22. Neurologic Diagnostic Procedures
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A comprehensive guide to neuroanatomy that examines the structures and regions of the central, peripheral and autonomic nervous systems
Written specifically for "mid-level" providers in the field of neurology
Provides an up-to-date review of clinical neuroanatomy based on the latest guidelines
Provides a logical, step-by-step introduction to neuroanatomy
Offers hundreds of full-color figures to illustrate important concepts
Highlights key subjects in "Focus On" boxes
Includes Section Reviews at critical points in the text of each chapter
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Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9780128174241
Publisert
2020-02-24
Utgiver
Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc
Vekt
1540 gr
Høyde
235 mm
Bredde
191 mm
Aldersnivå
P, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
770